Police warn of Honda thefts along Church St. in Greensboro

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Police warn of Honda thefts along Church St. in Greensboro

Greensboro police are urging Honda owners to take extra precautions after 8 vehicles have been stolen along Church St. since October 29th.

According to police, the thieves are targeting Hondas manufactured in the mid-1990s, as an ignition system flaw makes them susceptible to theft.

“The issues with the mid-90s Honda ignition makes it more difficult for owners to protect their cars,” said Greensboro Lieutenant Mike Brodie. “The best defense for car owners is to use an anti-theft steering wheel lock.”

Other ways to reduce car theft:

Make the vehicle less attractive to thieves by removing valuables such as expensive stereo systems

Lock the car in a garage, or park in a well-lit, well-populated area

Activate the car’s audible alarm if it has one

Greensboro police are encouraging anyone with information about the thefts to call Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000, or text a tip to CRIMES using the keyword badboyz.